Two people were injured, and one of the victims was identified as Silvia Cruit, a woman in her 40s, who was shot in the face at point-blank range, officials said.

Investigators said two people were being questioned Saturday in connection with the shooting, but no arrests have been made.

Family members said Cruit stepped out of her mother's apartment about 10 p.m. to get between a 21-year-old family friend and two men who were trying to confront him at a party next door.

"All of a sudden, I hear this big boom, and I go, 'Oh my God,'" neighbor Kika Lopez said. "I knew it was a gunshot."

Cruit was listed in serious condition, but she is expected to survive.

Police from across the county responded and stopped all suspicious cars, but the gunmen were able to get away.

"We believe there are probably even more people outstanding that we weren't able to make contact with," Santa Cruz County Deputy Jabob Ainsworth said. "As we were arriving, people were leaving. We're still looking and hoping people are going to come forward and provide us with additional information."

The man Cruit was trying to protect was also shot and was listed in fair condition.

Investigators said the gunmen were heard shouting gang slogans at the time of the shooting.

They were described as Hispanic men, about 5 feet 10 inches tall. Both were wearing hooded sweatshirts at the time of the shooting.

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